Re: Old Weller Antique shortage??

I think BT is having some really issues with their entire supply line. I've been told twice now by my local retailer that he's having a hard time getting regular BT, ER, and Blantons. Then all of these others product lines being dropped or sporadic.....

Something is going on, and it's not good for any of us.

B

"Life is life and fun is fun, but it's all so quiet when the goldfish die."

Re: Old Weller Antique shortage??

Is it at all possible that some of the shortages are just due to the time of year? Everyone is buying booze for themselves and/or others. Delivery schedules thrown out of whack due to holidays and bad weather...

And when people miss out on pappy or BTAC or whatever else, they suddenly have 'extra' money to spend on other pours...

Re: Old Weller Antique shortage??

I bought a barrel of OWA this year. Two interesting notes:

* As expected for buying a fixed volume of juice, it would have been significantly cheaper to get 1.75L or 1L bottles - but they aren't distributed in my state. Initially, the Sazerac rep said that it would be a quick paperwork file which wouldn't delay the order, but it turned out that Sazerac had no appetite to expand Weller distribution in any way - I ended up buying 750mls.

* Initially OWA/WSR were 'limited availability' for the barrel select program, but they are no longer offered by the barrel.

Re: Old Weller Antique shortage??

So we know that shortages are occurring in areas and Buffalo Trace issued a press release about expected shortages of brands (post 17). Anything more to discuss here. I guess reporting where the shortages are continues to serve a purpose but speculation why is disregarding what we have been told.

Re: Old Weller Antique shortage??

Originally Posted by T Comp

So we know that shortages are occurring in areas and Buffalo Trace issued a press release about expected shortages of brands (post 17). Anything more to discuss here. I guess reporting where the shortages are continues to serve a purpose but speculation why is disregarding what we have been told.

"Buffalo Trace estimates the bourbon shortage could start at any

time and may last a few years, based on current sales trends."

Thank you and cosign.

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